Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 314

Features
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Lift insert : up and out.
X
To re-install the insert: place insert : into
X
the holder and press down on the right until it
engages.
Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
the hot cigarette lighter falls
R
a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
R
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
The cigarette lighter in the center console in
the front compartment is not intended for
operating the tire inflation compressor.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter
when road and traffic conditions permit.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 140).
Y
To open: slide cover : to its foremost posi-
X
tion.
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
X
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
To close: pull cover : back as far as it will go.
X
12 V sockets
General notes
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 140).
Y
With the exception of the socket in the front
center console, all sockets can be used for
accessories with a maximum current draw of
240 W (20 A). The socket in the front center
console can be used for accessories with a max-
imum current draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
i
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
Socket in the front center console
!
The socket is not suitable for operating the
tire inflation compressor.
To open: slide the cover to its foremost posi-
X
tion.
Lift up the cover of the socket.
X
To close: pull the cover back as far as it will
X
go.
Socket in the rear compartment center
console
Vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem have two sockets in the center console in
the rear compartment.
Lift up the cover of the socket.
X